Santa Paloma Valley

[jacqulina 162]

very nice work i like the way your building your towns

[N106 10]

Ah... historic and western. My kind of CJ! Looking forward to the next update!

[Z1x2c3v4b5 0]

stupid tree stealers!!!!!

[A.Aperson 0]

REPLIES:

Schulmanator: thanks.

jotauveefe: thanks.

jrhnemo: thanks. I'm planning to continue until at least the 1970's

jacqulina: thanks.

N106: thanks. but it won't be historic for long...

citybuilder12: thanks. the tree stealers must be brought to justice!

UPDATE 6: A Town Grows

November 2nd, 1889

We went into Copperfield Canyon (look back at the picture of it from Update 4) and went into the Paloma Valley Law Enforcement building. We hired a man named Detective Oscar Sterling to investigate what happened to the trees. In return, we offer him a piece of the ranch.

November 5th, 1889

It has been 3 days. Detective Sterling has recovered the trees and arrested the ones who stole the trees. They are now sitting in a jail in San Bernardino (closest major city to Sta. Paloma Valley). We planted the trees today, and they look fabulous. Here's a picture.

November 11th, 1889

It's been extremely hard work tending the new trees and caring for the cows for the past week. It is too tiring. I don't think I can do this alone much longer.

I need some help...

November 12th, 1889

We went to Copperfield Canyon again to place flyers for the ranch. It was then I realized we never named the ranch. I thought of the name Eisel Ranch, but I thought it was too simple. So, I added a Spanish twist to it and called it Rancho del Eisel. We also need to build lodging for the new workers.

November 19th, 1889

We finished the lodging for the new workers. They are just two simple bunkhouses just off the trail.

November 20th, 1889

Detective Sterling came to the ranch today, and said that he no longer wanted his piece of the ranch. Instead, he wished to open a store by the bunkhouses. We granted his wish and Sterling's County Store was opened in the village. He also built himself a small house.

December 25th, 1889

Our first Christmas in Rancho del Eisel arrives. Understandably, the high desert of California doesn't receive much snow like back in ol' Connecticut, but who needs snow for Christmas?

The village has grown explosively. We now have a church, a bank, a city building (the barn thingy), where the school, fire department, and Paloma Valley Law Enforcement are based, as well as Sterling's County Store, which has recently expanded to 4 locations in San Bernardino (2 there), Copperfield Canyon, and, of

course Rancho del Eisel. 74 people now live in the village.

[jacqulina 162]

coming on great my friend

[chasespncr 4]

this is very interesting..will be great to see how it grows

[N106 10]

Good update as usual. Looking forward to next update!

[Kryptowhite 9]

wow thats really realistic. I would try and match the building dirt to the game dirt though. Other than that, its incredible. Great job with that town.

[kevin1031 0]

nice, i like how things are in order.

[chrissc94 1]

This has great potential! So far, this has been incredibly realistic. I can't wait for your next update.

[A.Aperson 0]

REPLIES:

jacqulina: Thanks.

chasespncr: Thanks.

N106: Thanks.

Kryptowhite: Thanks. How could I match the building dirt to the game dirt?

kevin1031: Thanks.

chrissc94: Thanks, and here's your next update!

UPDATE 7: Gold Rush

It was another morning in the town of Rancho del Eisel. People went to work, often at the ranch, children went to school, etc. Though the town had recently experienced a small building boom, things had begun to quiet down. Dave Cortland, a farmer from Missouri, had come to Rancho del Eisel in the final wave ofimmigrants to the town. He had settled down in a nice house on Orange Street. A water tower was just built across the street from him.

As a result, water pipes would be built through his property. That morning, he decided he would save the town workers some work and dig the ditches to lay the pipes in himself. After all, it was a Saturday and there was little to do in town. As he dug, he heard a clink. Intrigued, he dug further, and discovered it was yellowish.

He knew it was gold and went into his house, got a canvas bag, and placed the gold in it. He went back out and began to dig more. More gold! Soon, he filled the entire bag with the precious metal. Later that day, he went to the bank and cashed in his gold, getting 5,000 dollars($23,000 in 2008 dollars) . He then went to the local newspaper office and told them of the gold and would sell his property to the highest bidders. The next couple days were "sheer madness", as described by Mr. Cortland himself. People from all over crowded the streets full, hoping to find some gold. Mining companies were clambering for a piece of the town. To accommodate the new mines, a true road instead the current dirt path would need to be built to the town.

Construction of the street began on the Paloma Valley Trail, which was renamed Valley Drive.

Building the new road went as quick as possible to fulfil the needs of the mining companies. Here the road passes through Copperfield Canyon. Just a little past it, the road takes a turn north to Rancho del Eisel.

And finally, the completed road at its terminus in Rancho del Eisel.

Meanwhile, Mr. Cortland had gotten an offer of $50,000 ($1.18M in 2008 dollars) by the Newfield Mining Company.  He took the money and began building a vineyard estate. He even paid for a road to be built up to his estate. He then purchased a 25% stake in the Newfield Mining Company.

Back in town, the road had caused a building boom. But the buildings were very different from the previous boom. Now richer citizens with money to invest in the town were building big houses to the west.

One of the biggest projects was the construction of the Newfield Building, where the Newfield Mining Company would be based.

Gold has now brought more people into Rancho del Eisel, but will oil(hint, hint) bring in more people?

[chasespncr 4]

looking great...this CJ has an awesome stroyline..

[jacqulina 162]

starting to grow and looking great so far my friend

[A.Aperson 0]

REPLIES:

chasespncr: Thanks.

jacqulina: Thanks.

UPDATE 8: Construction

As said in the previous update, many more affluent citizens were moving into Rancho del Eisel. The first house to be completed was a cozy Victorian house. A man by the name of James Earley moved in. An oilman from Texas, he was very interested in the area. Santa Paloma Valley was rumoured to have oil, and Earley was determined to be the one to discover it.

The richest man to move in, though was Henry Newfield. Founder of the Newfield Mining Company, he built himself a massive, 8 bedroom, 10 bathroom, 7,000 squarefoot Tuscan villa. He was planning to move the Newfield Mining Company into the oil business and find it before Earley did. Newfield brought with him grass, popularizing the planting of it on the properties of those who could afford it.

Mr. Newfield's new company headquarters. It was the first "modern" building using concrete, compared to the old abode and wood structures previously constructed. It even featured the first paved surfaces.

An overview of the town now. Some of the dirt path has been newly-converted to street. Some construction is still going on.

The first park, Rancho Park was built to fill in an empty block created by the extension of Rancho Drive.

The growing village found the old Town Hall, housed in an old barn embarrassing, so a plan was devised to build a new Town Hall. Rancho Drive (formerly Eisel Rd.; it's the dirt path leading up to the ranch itself) was converted to a street and extended to Oasis Avenue. The first public park, named Rancho Park, was built in an empty block caused by the extension of Rancho Drive. Town Hall is to the north.

A closeup of the new Town Hall.

[k4driver 0]

are you going to bring a railroad into town?

[A.Aperson 0]

REPLIES:

k4driver: Thanks. Eventually I plan for a railroad to be built.

Update 9: The Beginning of Firestone Hot Springs

It was another hot day in the dry desert sands. James Firestone was hard at work. He was recently promoted to line supervisor by the railroad company, and was busy carrying outthe plans to build a new rail line to connect Phoenix and San Francisco together. They had just reached the California border a week ago and were on the foothills of the Rockland Mountains. (On the other side of the Rockland Mountains is Santa Paloma Valley) Here is a picture of their progress so far.

Another picture of the railroad, plus the workers' camp.

The railroad snaked through a valley. The valley allowed for cooler temperatures and more moisture, thus causing more plentiful flora than the rest of the desert. In their spare time, some workers had gone hiking. To the north was a pass, and they wanted to find out what was on the other side.

When they came to the other side, the workers had discovered something amazing. They had just found several hot springs. They stripped off their clothes and went into the springs, refreshing and invigorating them. One man even claimed his cold had been cured. After a while, they went back to the camp and told everyone about the springs.

When James heard about the springs, he realized that he could make money off of it. He negotiated with the railroad company to build a small spur line and construct a station. He then claimed ownership of the entire valley, building dirt paths and infrastructure. Then he platted off the valley and began to sell.

The first people to come to the new settlement were from a growing town by the name of Rancho del Eisel just across the mountains. They told Mr. Firestone about the plentiful gold and precious metals in the area. In turn, he began to explore the idea bringing a railroad into Rancho del Eisel.

[s_olah 87]

This is the most original CJ I've ever seen after Jargeah...The desert theme really works. I love the single track rail, planning on downloading it myself. Congrats, and keep up the great work. You make me wanna start a new CJ myself!

[Hawkeye9 0]

Wow this is awsome!!! I love CJ's were you get to see the towns progress and this is by far one of the best!!! Great work with those paths I love the way you used them!!! Great work and keep it up!!!

[k4driver 0]

Amazing work, where did you get the Single rail if I may ask

[N106 10]

Another fine update! I wonder what the future holds for this region?

[Follarch 327]

Those look"ed" like some nice and private springs. Now they're just nice springs. lol The young couples have to go someplace else.

Nice developing style.

[Djohaal 121]

S_U_B_V_E_R_S_I_V_E.... what happened to the grid!? You revolutionarie!

[A.Aperson 0]

Hello everyone! I am not sure what to do for the next update. I have three ideas, but i'm not sure which one to do. Below are the options.

1. Another update in Firestone Hot Springs

2. Go back to Rancho del Eisel and update there

3. Start another town

I would highly appreciate your opinion on what I should do next. I will set up a poll soon also for the next update.

EDIT: The poll has now been set up.

[Hawkeye9 0]

Cool i voted!!! Lookin forward to the update!!!

[chasespncr 4]

i didnt see a poll in here but i would choose number 2..maybe its time for a boom?

[Jay Ess 15]

Poll not located but 2 sounds good. I'm very eager to get into the 1900s

[k4driver 0]

Bump....

[John Kirby 1]

Looks really good!

I love the western theme of the CJ, keep it up!

[A.Aperson 0]

REPLIES:

s_olah: Thanks.

Hawkeye9: Thanks for voting, and lol at the private springs.

k4driver: Thanks. The Single Track Rail can be found over at SC4D here.

N106: Thanks.

Archean: Thanks.

Djohaal: Thanks.

chasespncr: Thanks for voting.

colonel1: Thanks for voting.

John Kirby: Thanks.

UPDATE 10: Health Resort

Sorry for not updating for a month. I've been busy. But at least I'm back updating! Option 2 won the vote, so I will update again in Firestone Hot Springs.

As Firestone Hot Springs' lots were snatched up by new settlers, the first few buildings were built. Sterling's County Store, a saloon, a small hotel, and a couple homes

have been built so far.

A young entrepreneur parterned with James Firestone to market the hot springs as a health resort, and constructed the Cactus Grand Spa & Hotel, a gorgeous

tuscan-styled building.

When the Cactus Grand was built, the hot springs were restricted to guests only. This angered many residents, causing a rogue citizen to nearly set the spa building

on fire. Thankfully, he was subdued in time by hotel staff. The incident eventually allowed the springs to be reopened to all residents and free services at the spa.

By this happening, many people wanted houses so they could get free spa services (even though it was in the middle of nowhere). New homes were built and much

of the green plants were mowed down for houses. This, in turn made green space extremely valuable as well the land the green space was on. Land prices skyrocketed,

so to the north, a new development with (much) cheaper prices was built.

A close-up of the new development.

And last, an overview of the entire area of Firestone Hot Springs

[N106 10]

Interesting update! Can't wait to read more! By the way, what year is it now?